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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.37, 4,343.31 and 815.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.37, 4,343.31 and 815.39 is: 1,223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.37 : 4,343.31 = 815.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.37/4,343.31 = 815.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.37x = 4,343.31 × 815.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.37x = 3,541,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,512.84/2,895.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.16

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